This material summarizes the causes, prevalence, and severe clinical consequences of Vitamin A Deficiency (VAD) globally. It highlights VAD as a leading cause of childhood blindness, detailing ocular effects (xerophthalmia, night blindness), reduced immunocompetence, increased morbidity from infections, and its complex association with Protein Energy Malnutrition (PEM) and micronutrient deficiencies like iron and zinc.
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Authors: Eugene C. Toy
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This volume provides a comprehensive and up-to-date...
A concise, portable guide detailing the diagnosis, management, and treatment protocols for endocrine disorders and diabetes mellitus, designed for residents and quick clinical reference in the American healthcare setting.
A foundational guide covering the principles, techniques, and practical application of therapeutic exercises used in rehabilitation and physical conditioning. This volume focuses on introductory concepts and basic movements.
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Authors: Christopher Gallagher MD and John C Sciarra MD
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A comprehensive guide providing practical insights into Atopic Dermatitis, covering its introduction, epidemiology, clinical manifestations (including pruritus), diagnosis and severity assessment (with reference to Korean guidelines), and detailed pathophysiology including genetics, skin barrier function, immune mechanisms, environmental factors, and the role of allergens and the microbiome.
A theoretical guideline designed for undergraduate nursing and other health sciences students. This note provides a summarized basis for expanding knowledge on how alterations in structure and function disrupt the human body, focusing on the biological and physical manifestations of disease.
A pocket reference designed to assist doctors in making immediate decisions and recalling drug dosages during challenging medical emergency situations.
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Authors: Gamal Mostafa
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Primer on Cerebrovascular Diseases, Second Edition, is a...
An analysis of the preliminary results after one year of experience using the VisuMax Femtosecond laser for various types of therapeutic keratoplasties (KP). The article highlights the advantages of this 3D, high-frequency laser system, including its use of oblique side-cuts for penetrating keratoplasties and an original 'reverse endocut' technique for endothelial donor grafts during DSEK, noting excellent visual results and reduced postoperative astigmatism.
A comprehensive international student edition focusing on Gynaecology, edited by expert clinicians. The book contains information obtained from authentic and highly regarded sources, intended for use by medical, scientific, or health-care professionals as a supplement to their professional judgment.
